Living

1 year ago

Having fun and staying safe on Halloween

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Halloween is almost here and that means kids will soon be dressed up as their favorite superhero or villain to get lots of treats. And for many, the fun will come even sooner as they take part in various trunk-or-treats, harvest parties, and community events taking place now through the end […]

1 year ago

Who’s your boss?

A huge shout out to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Caribou Craft Fair this weekend. It was a smashing success. We raised close to $1,900 to help with our new building fundraiser. 

1 year ago

James’ Pumpkin Stand is a hit

Last year James Winslow decided to help Lynwood, his brother, sell his pumpkins.  Because of James’ eagerness to help run the stand, the Winslows named it James’ Pumpkin Stand. 

1 year ago

Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of October 23, 2024

50 Years Ago – October 23, 1974
Local man outstanding employee — Aldeo Belanger of Presque Isle was awarded the Coles Express “Outstanding Employee Award” for 1974 Saturday night, Oct. 19, at Coles Annual Safety Banquet held in Brewer at the Twin City Motel.

1 year ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of October 23, 2024

25 Years Ago – Oct. 27, 1999
They make a difference — Taking time to paint a swing set at an elementary school, or walking to each house in Caribou to collect food for the hungry, organizations in Caribou extended a helping hand to those in need for ‘Make a Difference Day.’

1 year ago

St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of October 23, 2024

25 Years Ago — October 27, 1999
Volunteers commended – Two of High View Manor’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers were commended recently for their fund-raising efforts in the community. Henry Myers and Juliette Guerrette raised more than $1,000 in support of RSVP projects in the County.

1 year ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of October 23, 2024

50 Years Ago – October 23, 1974
Crafts Hobby Becomes Much More For MacIntosh ‘Apple Core’ — The Apple’s Core, is a McIntosh family group, centralized in Houlton, who are interested in a variety of crafts. After many years of creating gifts for friends and family, Ada V. McIntosh and her family have now begun to create not solely as a hobby but as a beginning on the Apple Core Craft Line.